Wonder if they will shift tour rehearsals to the Chicago area or if they will rehearse in Miami as a favor to the studio they booked but apparently did not really use. My guess is they would shift the operation to Chicago. Any word on when those would start? Probably in a week or so?

Quotechrism13Wonder if they will shift tour rehearsals to the Chicago area or if they will rehearse in Miami as a favor to the studio they booked but apparently did not really use. My guess is they would shift the operation to Chicago. Any word on when those would start? Probably in a week or so?

The Stones don't have any commitment to the studio in Miami and they were probably paid for the full time the band would have been rehearsing there so they don't owe them anything. They will be rehearsing somewhere in Chicago.

I understand they paid the studio in Miami and don't owe them anything. I know the band loves Chicago but Miami aint the worst place to be for couple weeks either. When when you factor in hotels that I am sure the band had booked in Miami to use for a few weeks themselves and staff/crew...not sure if it was easier to just push everything back a few weeks than to flat out canx everything. Probably just more wishful thinking on my part as i live north on Miami and was looking forward to having the band in town for a month w/ a medium shot at some sort of club show.

QuoteHairballSomeone who is trustworthy posted a clue the other night, and then quickly deleted it.

To paraphrase: "Not in the states".

Sort of narrows it down, and can't help but think it will be Toronto.

There was another similar clue posted earlier as well, indicating possibly Toronto.Not sure if same poster, but also reliable. My bet is Toronto.They can set up shop, head down to Chicago and then back again for Burl's Creek.

Quotechrism13I understand they paid the studio in Miami and don't owe them anything. I know the band loves Chicago but Miami aint the worst place to be for couple weeks either. When when you factor in hotels that I am sure the band had booked in Miami to use for a few weeks themselves and staff/crew...not sure if it was easier to just push everything back a few weeks than to flat out canx everything. Probably just more wishful thinking on my part as i live north on Miami and was looking forward to having the band in town for a month w/ a medium shot at some sort of club show.

The Stones have no reason whatsoever to rehearse in Miami at this point. They were only there because that was where the tour was originally set to begin. They cancelled all their rooms and rebooked them for August. At this point the last place they want to be is South Florida. It's hot and humid and 1500 miles from where the tour is starting. The tour rehearsals will likely be somewhere in Chicago, or possibly at the Rock Lititz rehearsal complex in Lititz, PA.

Wherever they pick, I hope they can rehearse with the full tour PA. In 2015 they sounded great. Seeing The Who 8 days ago, 2nd date of the tour, granted with an orchestra, but the could was flat and unbalanced for half the show. In 2019, if well-rehearsed, they should have that down.

Quotebuffalo7478Wherever they pick, I hope they can rehearse with the full tour PA. In 2015 they sounded great. Seeing The Who 8 days ago, 2nd date of the tour, granted with an orchestra, but the could was flat and unbalanced for half the show. In 2019, if well-rehearsed, they should have that down.

They always start with band rehearsals in a small studio then do a dress rehearsal in the opening city arena or stadium with the full sound system/lights/video a few days before the first show. They know what they are doing by now.

The only caveat to Miami is that I sure they booked a ton of rooms for a month or so for band and crew as they were going to be here rehearsing. Now they only need 3 days or so when they come back on 8/31 so its not like other cities where they canx and just re-booked the same 3 days or so at a later date. I am sure insurance covered any losses and they have enough $ to do what they want and where. Again, just wishful thinking on my part It was going to be exciting to have the Stones in Miami rehearsing, hanging out and possibly playing a cub show.

Could it be for legal/financial reasons? In other words if they spend 2 or 3 weeks in Canada it's 2 or 3 weeks Mick Ron or Cholie will be able to spend in the US without "crossing the red line" = being considered a US resident = paying US taxes.I mean Toronto... (zzzzzzz). Thye've known to spend quite a lot in rather unspectacular places (like Montserrat) and Keef spilled the beans in interviews : "it was for tax reasons, urh urh urh!"

They used to rehearse in Toronto because Michael Cohl took advantage of major amuesement tax loopholes. Since AEG has now been their promoter since spring 2013 (the fall 2012 shows were promoted by Virgin) I no longer see them rehearsing in Toronto. But hey that's just pure speculation.

Admitting up front that I am close to ignorant on the topic, but I have a hard time seeing in today's world how rehearsals impact the band tax wise/financially etc. I understand that it could affect them in terms of legal residence status, but also assume they travel on "working visas" that wouldn't affect the residence issues.Also believe that would primarily affect Mick as Ronnie and Charlie don't reside in the US part of the time other than touring. Believe Keith has secured residence status living here some time ago.

It's not like the rehearsals generate direct income.I think if they do rehearse in Toronto, which I think is likely, it has more to do with logistics etc. Set up shop/home base for a couple weeks, go to Chicago and then back to TO for another short stay for the concert.

QuoteMisterDDDDAdmitting up front that I am close to ignorant on the topic, but I have a hard time seeing in today's world how rehearsals impact the band tax wise/financially etc. I understand that it could affect them in terms of legal residence status, but also assume they travel on "working visas" that wouldn't affect the residence issues.Also believe that would primarily affect Mick as Ronnie and Charlie don't reside in the US part of the time other than touring. Believe Keith has secured residence status living here some time ago.

It's not like the rehearsals generate direct income.I think if they do rehearse in Toronto, which I think is likely, it has more to do with logistics etc. Set up shop/home base for a couple weeks, go to Chicago and then back to TO for another short stay for the concert.

Your comment "It's not like the rehearsals generate direct income" is key. They won't get taxed. However, I believe workers on the tour likely would.

Your comment "It's not like the rehearsals generate direct income" is key. They won't get taxed. However, I believe workers on the tour likely would.

Yeah, definitely some crew wage and expense issues etc., I'm sure.But if it was a substantial impact, it would make sense that they would rehearse every US tour in Vancouver, Toronto, etc. This tour was going to be Miami for example, and now with it kicking off in Chicago, followed by an early date in Ontario, Toronto may be the spot. Seems logistical to me, and what amenities they may want/need.

Well they "won't " get taxed is a broad statement. North Korea, Eritrea, and the USA, are the only 3 nations in the world that require all citizens and legal permanent residents to file for income taxes no matter where you are living or where the money is earned. They also claim and assert the legal right to know if you have over $10000 squirrled away in any checking, savings, retirement account where. If you pay more than what you would owe the USA to the country you live in, you are ok, if US taxes would be higher, they want some. Widening the circle, its not just income from work, its capital gains, sell a house, if you hold a US passport or they can prove residency , which I am no longer sure how long that stay in the country is, they want their share. As an expat, and I know of a few others on the board, this is a wretched reality we are all dealing with and the repercussions made possible by new tax laws are scary. Still I am sure the Stones business advisers have figured all of this out , and they are not paying a penny more than needed.

I think rehearsals to this leg can start soon after June 1 & 2 because RON and C. WATTS make birthday days 1 & 2 and they usually dine together that period as some years past with several photos at mid .. ..

QuoteluthorI think rehearsals to this leg can start soon after June 1 & 2 because RON and C. WATTS make birthday days 1 & 2 and they usually dine together that period as some years past with several photos at mid .. ..

This is nonsense.They have been on tour many times on birthdays of all band members. They dont care as long as they make some money. They dont have got enough yet.

I am JUST saying that they will already be together and maybe (just) may already be thinking about starting ....I can not even comment or suggest ???I was the first one here to speak that jagger surgery COULD be before that day 6 (Friday) not to have much speculation in the media and was actually before